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needs. God says we ought to lay aside a reasonable amount for
future needs---and even for our children and grandchildren. But we
are perfectly willing to give that up, or postpone it, although WE
HAVE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING SAVED AHEAD NOW. We have nothing what-
soever of our own in this world's goods except a roof over our
heads, clothes on our backs, and enough for food to eat. WE had
made a pledge as large as we thought we could afford in January,
when I sent out the former letter to you. But now we are pledging,
provided there is enough to go ahead with the Tabernacle, two and
a half times the amount we pledged in January.
If ALL of you will follow our example and do as well
proportionately, WE CAN THEN STILL BUILD THE TABERNACLE!
Now this is the CONDITION of all pledges you send in response
to this letter: IF too little is pledged to proceed with the
building, then you are released from your pledge. It is binding
ONLY if there is enough so that we do go ahead with the building.
And secondly, IF for any reason you are thrown out of work during
this 18 months, or your source of income is shut off, then of
course you are released from your pledge, and it is no longer
binding. The pledges must be for 18 months---a year and a half
from date.
Brethren, PRAY OVER THIS! The final decision must be made on
March 15th, so USE AIR-MAIL---and the decision depends now on what
you are ABLE, and willing, to do.
This is a great TEST for GOD'S CHURCH! May He bless and
prosper you all!
With love, in Jesus' name,
Herbert W. Armstrong